title Lantau Island and the Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong, China - 14th August 2001 intro Lantau Island is one of the group of islands near to Hong Kong, and is a 45-minute ferry trip away. Perched high up in the mountains is the Po Lin Monastery, home of a huge seated Buddha. dcp_0843 The world's biggest cycle shed, near Mui Wo ferry dcp_0846 The long steps up to the Buddha dcp_0848 Massive incense candles dcp_0850 Burning incense sticks dcp_0851 Another incense burner dcp_0859 Anincense lantern dcp_0860 More carvings dcp_0861 Carved dragons dcp_0864 A view inside one of the working temples dcp_0869 DH mills around outside dcp_0872 The steps of the monastery dcp_0875 The gates connecting the Monstery with the Buddha dcp_0877 The many steps to Buddha dcp_0878 The view from the top, overlooking Po Lin dcp_0882 The Buddha at the top of the hill dcp_0884 An offering to Buddha dcp_0888 A pagoda peeps up from the forest canopy dcp_0890 The statues make offerings to Buddha dcp_0894 Another aerial view of the monastery dcp_0898 The ferry terminal at Mui Wo